[05:39.00](J. Shelton)
[05:39.00]Originally performed by Elkie Brooks, but actually inspired to the version sung by Nina Simone
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[05:39.00]I lost myself on a cool damp night
[05:39.00]Gave myself in that misty light
[05:39.00]Was hypnotized by a strange delight
[05:39.00]Under a lilac tree
[05:39.00]I made wine from the lilac tree
[05:39.00]Put my heart in its recipe
[05:39.00]It makes me see what I want to see
[05:39.00]and be what I want to be
[05:39.00]When I think more than I want to think
[05:39.00]Do things I never should do
[05:39.00]I drink much more that I ought to drink
[05:39.00]Because I brings me back you...
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[05:39.00]Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love
[05:39.00]Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love
[05:39.00]Listen to me... I cannot see clearly
[05:39.00]Isn't that she coming to me nearly here?
[05:39.00]Lilac wine is sweet and heady where's my love?
[05:39.00]Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, where's my love?
[05:39.00]Listen to me, why is everything so hazy?
[05:39.00]Isn't that she, or am I just going crazy, dear?
[05:39.00]Lilac Wine, I feel unready for my love...